2013 LEXUS GS 350 RECALL - #12V221000
RECALL FOR STEERING
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 LEXUS GS350 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 12, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 7, 2012. THE STEERING CONTROL ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) PROGRAMMING FOR THE VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING (VGRS) SYSTEM COULD CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME OFF-CENTERED WHEN RESTARTING IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 LEXUS GS 350 |
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| Manufacturer |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Manufactured between |
12/12/2011 - 2/7/2012 |
| Recalled on |
5/18/2012 |
| Influenced by |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Owners Notified on |
6/7/2012 |
| # Affected |
663 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 LEXUS GS350 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 12, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 7, 2012. THE STEERING CONTROL ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) PROGRAMMING FOR THE VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING (VGRS) SYSTEM COULD CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME OFF-CENTERED WHEN RESTARTING IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY NOT REALIZE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF-CENTERED WHEN PULLING FROM A PARKED POSITION, THE VEHICLE COULD MANEUVER IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION, RESULTING IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND LEXUS DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE VGRS SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2013 LEXUS GS 350 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2013 LEXUS GS 350 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2013 LEXUS GS 350 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2013 LEXUS GS 350 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2013 LEXUS GS 350 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
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